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YC55 LFN

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,223 mi
Last recorded141,223 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 LFN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 141,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 136,345 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 136,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 130,768 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 130,768 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 124,315 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 114,467 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,373 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 98,680 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 98,680 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,665 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 87,084 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,036 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 62,447 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,271 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 52,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,011 miles

both front tyres low in centre 2-3mm left

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,868 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YC55 LFN is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC55 LFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC55 LFN registered?

YC55 LFN is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is YC55 LFN safe to buy?

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